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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.59, 527.79 and 235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.59, 527.79 and 235.26 is: 324.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.59 : 527.79 = 235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.59/527.79 = 235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.59x = 527.79 × 235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.59x = 124,167.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,167.88/382.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.55

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